Space

Interstellar Comet Offers Clues About the Origins of the Solar System

SMGN November 4, 2025

Discovery of 3I/ATLAS Sparks Global Scientific Interest A newly detected interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, is capturing the attention of astronomers around the world for its potential to reveal information about materials formed outside our solar system. Confirmed in early July, it marks only the third recorded interstellar object to pass through

Backup Moon Rush: Inside NASA’s Scramble for Artemis III Lunar Lander Alternatives to SpaceX Starship

SMGN November 1, 2025

The suggestion by acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy that SpaceX might be removed from the critical crewed lunar-landing phase of the Artemis III mission has sent reverberations through the commercial space sector. With SpaceX holding a $2.9 billion contract to develop its massive Starship system to ferry astronauts to the

Comet 3I/ATLAS: Interstellar Visitor Completes Perihelion, Offering Unique Glimpses Into Cosmic Origins

SMGN October 31, 2025

The enigmatic interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, an object confirmed to have originated from a star system beyond our own, recently reached its perihelion—the point of its closest pass to the Sun. According to EarthSky, the comet came within roughly 126 million miles (203 million kilometers) of our star. Although its current

Orbital Energy Dream: How Space Solar Power is Closer to Reality Than Ever

SMGN October 30, 2025

The concept of harnessing the sun’s virtually limitless energy in Earth orbit and transmitting it to the ground is an idea that has captivated scientists and futurists for decades. First articulated in science fiction as early as 1941 by Isaac Asimov in his short story Reason, it was later studied

Inside the Hidden Astronaut Training School Beneath the Swiss Alps: How Students Prepare for Future Lunar Missions

SMGN October 24, 2025

Deep inside the heart of the Swiss Alps, an unusual classroom hums with quiet anticipation. Beneath the icy surface of Mount Gotthard, a group of international students live for weeks in isolation. This simulates the conditions of a lunar base. This experience is part of a larger program focusing on

SpaceX Defense Satellites Emit Unusual Signals, Raising Questions About Their Purpose

SMGN October 17, 2025

Researchers Detect Starshield Transmissions on Unexpected Frequencies A constellation of classified defense satellites operated by SpaceX appears to be transmitting radio signals outside conventional parameters, sparking concern among space communication experts. Observations suggest that Starshield, a U.S. government defense project managed by SpaceX, is downlinking data to Earth using frequency

SpaceX Achieves Successful 11th Test Flight of Its Starship Rocket

SMGN October 14, 2025

The spacecraft completes simulated global flight as part of preparations for lunar and Mars missions SpaceX successfully conducted the 11th test flight of its Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful spacecraft ever built. The launch took place from southern Texas, with the vehicle traveling halfway around the globe before

New Research Finds Solar Flares Are Hotter Than Previously Estimated

SMGN September 8, 2025

Solar eruptions reach extreme temperatures Solar flares, explosive events triggered by the sudden release of magnetic energy on the Sun, may reach far higher temperatures than previously thought. New research finds solar flares are hotter than previously estimated, with recent findings indicating these eruptions could heat up to nearly 180

Starship achieves successful 10th test flight

SMGN August 27, 2025

The world’s largest rocket completes key milestones SpaceX’s Starship marked a significant step forward with its 10th test flight, carried out from the company’s facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The launch took place at 7:30 p.m. local time and achieved several technical goals that had proven challenging in earlier attempts.

SpaceX delays test flight of Starship rocket once again

SMGN August 25, 2025

Company postpones 10th launch attempt of its massive spacecraft SpaceX has postponed what would have been the tenth test flight of its Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful spacecraft ever built. The launch was scheduled to take place from the company’s facilities near Boca Chica, Texas, but was called

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Expert Tips to Navigate Flight Delays and Cancellations During Crisis

SMGN November 6, 2025

Widespread flight delays and cancellations are impacting major airports nationwide as the government shutdown, now the longest in history, continues to drag on. Air traffic controller shortages have caused issues at numerous airports for more than a month, creating ripple effects across the entire travel network. In response to the

Trump says government shutdown pressures Republicans and suggests ending the filibuster

SMGN November 6, 2025

Former president reflects on election results after record-long shutdown During a meeting with Republican senators, former President Donald Trump said the prolonged federal government shutdown negatively affected recent election results for his party. Trump stated that pollsters identified the shutdown as a major factor influencing voter sentiment against Republicans. “If

U.S. Government Revises SNAP Benefit Cuts, but Millions Still Face Major Reductions

SMGN November 6, 2025

USDA Adjusts Reduction Formula Amid Ongoing Legal and Technical Challenges The U.S. government has revised its plan for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), announcing a smaller reduction in monthly food benefits. According to updated guidance from the Department of Agriculture (USDA), maximum allotments will now be cut by 35%